Franklin D. Roosevelt: a Great American Leader
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Great American Leader
Kevin J. Keller
Edison State College
Abstract
I have chosen to focus my research on Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States of America. I feel that Franklin D. Roosevelt provides an excellent example of everything that a leader should be. Arguably one of the greatest presidents in United States history, Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only American president to be elected to four terms. In this paper I will discuss the history of Roosevelt’s life prior to him initially being elected president in 1932. I will discuss the traits, motives, and characteristics that inspired Roosevelt to be an effective leader, along with his behaviors, attitudes, and leadership style. I will describe Roosevelt as a transformational leader and I will explain my reasoning for doing so. I will also discuss the contingency approach to leadership, and I will explain how it relates to Roosevelt. I will proceed to discuss Roosevelt’s ethics as a leader, as well as his approach to power. I will give examples of the ways that Roosevelt was capable of motivating those around him, and inspiring them to work as a team. I will then conclude with a summary of Roosevelt’s leadership style and I will explain how his style compares to my own.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Great American Leader Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States of America. He is one of the most influential leaders in not only American history, but in the history of the modern world. Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only United States president to have been elected to four terms. During his time in office, Roosevelt presided over two of the most significant events of the twentieth century, the Great Depression and World War II, successfully leading our country out of each. Roosevelt is responsible for creating the New Deal and the United Nations, both of which have had significant, lasting effects on our world to this
Kevin J. Keller
Edison State College
Abstract
I have chosen to focus my research on Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States of America. I feel that Franklin D. Roosevelt provides an excellent example of everything that a leader should be. Arguably one of the greatest presidents in United States history, Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only American president to be elected to four terms. In this paper I will discuss the history of Roosevelt’s life prior to him initially being elected president in 1932. I will discuss the traits, motives, and characteristics that inspired Roosevelt to be an effective leader, along with his behaviors, attitudes, and leadership style. I will describe Roosevelt as a transformational leader and I will explain my reasoning for doing so. I will also discuss the contingency approach to leadership, and I will explain how it relates to Roosevelt. I will proceed to discuss Roosevelt’s ethics as a leader, as well as his approach to power. I will give examples of the ways that Roosevelt was capable of motivating those around him, and inspiring them to work as a team. I will then conclude with a summary of Roosevelt’s leadership style and I will explain how his style compares to my own.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Great American Leader Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States of America. He is one of the most influential leaders in not only American history, but in the history of the modern world. Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only United States president to have been elected to four terms. During his time in office, Roosevelt presided over two of the most significant events of the twentieth century, the Great Depression and World War II, successfully leading our country out of each. Roosevelt is responsible for creating the New Deal and the United Nations, both of which have had significant, lasting effects on our world to this
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